A wise and just Ruler


Sultan Abdullah inspecting the guard of honour during the opening ceremony of the second session of the 14th Parliament in March 2019. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The star

Stories by Ong Han Seanhansean@thestar.com.myAl-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s reign is certainly not without its challenges as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had to steer the country through multiple political crises.

His Majesty’s reign saw an unprecedented resignation of two prime ministers, the collapse of two governments and the establishment of a new unity government. Four prime ministers also served during the five years Sultan Abdullah was on the throne.

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